by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how VCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in theater from VCU. This makes it the #67 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at VCU is $22,447. This is higher than $20,701, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, theater students borrow a median amount of $23,820 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $50,400.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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Of the 51 theater students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from VCU, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
VCU does not offer an online option for its theater bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from VCU in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at VCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 333 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 87 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 80 |
| Music | 39 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.